My steering makes a squeak that sounds like something is wrong with the autopilot arm. What is it?
A. It’s probably not the autopilot but the rudder stock. Spray a good amount of McLube “Sailkote” in between the stock and the housing and work the wheel back and forth. You may have to spray some more lube and continue to work the wheel back and forth until the noise goes away. It is also helpful to spray McLube into the area where the steering wheel shaft enters the bearing on the pedestal. Another area that often benefits from some lubrication is the sheaves where the cables take the turn back to the steering quadrant.
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